All Episodes
The Stubborn Tortoise — 267 episodes
I Have Seen My Future and I Didn't Predict This Stuff
It's All in the Hip
Don't Skip Leg Day and Other Stories
Things going awry all at once
The Flu as a Parting Gift
Two, count 'em, two, adventures
I Have Become Fran
Rekindling the Love
"We Don't Have to Feel Alone as Runners."
Returning to Big Boy Races
I Guess I Should Train, Eh?
Season 7, People!
It's about time.
Lots of DRAMA
Giving Back
The Dark
I'm Still Here
Life Goes On
Extraordinary People: Tia Banks
Back to Square One, part ????
Found objects and other stories
Three Events, Two Cancelations and One Great Experience
Snowdrop Relay Experience
Spilling the Tea and Other Stories
Reminiscing, Recommitting and Resilience
Some Inconvenient Truths
Some Political and Personal Stuff, But Some News!
Reflecting on my Past and Looking Ahead
Deepak Shukla: 100 Miles Isn't Enough
Master's Edition: Mironda Meyer: Normalizing Menopause
Re-pod for a cause
Discovering Romance Doing What You Love
Perspective Pays.
Recommitting, Part ?
Master's Edition: Courtney Lumpkin Classen
Using an Ultra Mindset and Other Stories
Still at It.
Annnnnd, I'm Back!
A Brief Hiatus and Big Plans
The Boston Marathon, Inside-Out with Coach Basilio Mendoza and Orlando "Hundo" Montalvo
Master's Edition: Robert Gonzales. No Quitting, Always Aspiring.
Getting Committed
Remix: Trail Foes and Friends
Master's Edition: Lisa Tuckwood
Basics for Beginners
Satan's Driveway in Plain Sight
Extraordinary People: Olga Laque and Rustie Johnson
Extraordinary People: Steve Carter
Extraordinary People: Kate Motsko
Master's Edition: Timothy Sneed. Overcoming the RUSH
Extraordinary People: Meg Eckert
Resolving, Rowing, Running
2023 roundup
The Buddy Chat: Angela Coppi Wojcik
Master's Edition: Robbie De La Rosa. Runs for the Love of the Sport
In Many Directions, But All Point Forward
The Race of Surprises
This one time at Band Camp
Aid Stationing, a Race, and Awards!
Special Guest: Christine Foster
Special Master's Edition: Brad and Pamela Toelle. Jiking the Javelina Jundred (K)
Volunteer Fun and...Body Image Issues
Forging Ahead, Slowly, Very Slowly
The Cedar Choppers and Why I Am Not Cut Out for Trail-Building
The Mental Sherpa and Other Stories
The Top 10 Trails in Texas -- Donna's Version
Special Master's Edition: Julie Haynes
Master's Edition: Liz Casa Perez
The DNS That Shouldn't Have Happened
On the Comeback -- I Hope!
A Masochist's Paradise
The Tortoise Goes West
Happy Season Five! (And more personal stuff)
Extraordinary People: Sara Dudzikowski - The Comeback Kid
Paz n' Hundo: The Great Reset
The Buddy Chat! A new wrinkle (or scale?) in this podcast where I talk to some of my buddies.
Master's Edition: Karen and Manny Olivo -- the ultrarunning power couple
Extraordinary People: Ann Ludewig and Vicki Allen -- Always Learning
Master's Edition: Gordon Montgomery, the Intellect With Two Replaced Hips
Master's Edition - Bill Luttrell Won't Stop
Extraordinary People: Cyrus Walker
Master's Edition: Mark Benefiel
Extraordinary People: James Boler
Extraordinary People: Amanda Eaton
Master's Edition -- Kenny Gardner: Change is Good
Extraordinary People: Aurora Kerr
Master's Edition: Howard Avery
Being Grateful
Extraordinary People: Liza Howard
Extraordinary People: Vincent Antunez
Bob, the Cone, and Rediscovering Some Joy in Running
A Birthday, New Friends and a Deep Revelation
Mixing it Up...Plus, What Do YOU Want?
Extraordinary People: P.J. Izaguirre
Extraordinary People: The Band of Runners
Reflections and I Finally Finished a Race
Giving Back, Looking Ahead and Asking for a Little Help
Falling off the Horse
Extraordinary People: Kenneth Anderlitch
Extraordinary People Who Are Overcoming Long Covid: Joe Schmal
Brazos Bend: Blisters, Multiple Seasons, Alligators. Oh, and a DNF With a Purpose
Paz n Hundo: the road to Brazos Bend and Snowdrop
The Curse of the Broken Brain. Uh-huh.
One Foot in Front of the Other
Master's Edition: David Infante aka "The Natural"
The Sting(s)
Extraordinary People: Patty Godfrey
A Little Setback
Extraordinary People:Art Hurtado
When Things Fall Into Place
A Frustrating Week, a Sudden Exit and a Path Toward Growth
Paz 'n Hundo: When Your Training Goes Off the Rails
Extraordinary People: Lydia Rios
View From the Sidelines: Tales of Tenacity
Grinding, The Ultimate Sports Bra (for me and maybe you) and shoes!
Attitudinal Shift and an Anniversary
Special Episode: Extraordinary People -- Brad Quinn
A Love Song to the Rio Grande Valley
Kayaking as a Metaphor and Other Stories
Greetings From Up North
Remembering the Basics: Run Slower. I Know, it's Counterintuitive. Trust Me.
Never Give Up.
Getting Tough With Your Mind
Master's Edition: Billie Sudbrack
The One I've Waited to Share
Jenny Gruber: Courage in the Face of Adversity
How Do You Train For a 100-Miler? A Paz n Hundo Episode
When the Gene Pool Lets You Down
Pandora's Box of Rocks
Respect Yourself
Master's edition: Ann Ludewig
YOLO Tour '22, Chapter 1
Two of the Sweatiest People You Will Ever Meet Talk About Summer Running
So, You Want to Start a Podcast?
Frozen, the Trail Race and One of the Most Mortifying Moments of My Life
Profiles in Courage: Agatha Halekulani Kerr
A Birthday Surprise and an Update on The Watch
Choosing the right sports watch
A Surprise, A Struggle and Survival
Paz 'n Hundo Talk Cold-Weather Dressing
One Run Crew - Master's Edition with Vivian Montalvo
Paz and Hundo Talk Goals for 2022
All Roads Lead to the Valley...Well, Sort of
Finding Light in the Dark
Snowdrop aka Running in Circles for a Cause
Master's Edition: Judy Shipway -- with video!
Paz n Hundo Talk Holiday or Whenever Gift Ideas. First Video Episode!
Profiles in Courage
A Marathon and an Ultra Wrapped in One
A Recap and One of My Stupidest Tricks Yet
Paz n Hundo Talk About What's in Their Packs
Volunteering Fun and New Blood
Sticks! Poles!
Pivoting to Plan B
Paz n Hundo Talk Injuries
Master's Edition: Mary Kay Cooper
A Significant Date and the Beauty of a Good Interval Pace
Paz n Hundo Talk Drop Bags
The Tire Guy...aka The Mentally Tough One aka Monté
Finding the Right Niche
Course-marking is harder than it seems
COVID scare, plus the best and worst races for me.
Training Plans: Yes, No, Maybe
What Does Orville Peck Have to Do With Running? Let Me Tell You.
Paz n' Hundo Talk Hydration
Changing Goals
Third Anniversary!
Master's Edition: The Four Amigos
Paz and Hundo Talk Shoes and Socks
Grinding, Hot-Weather Tips....and (drumroll) Boobs and Sports Bras
The Survivor: Frank Arredondo
You Can Do Anything for 30 Seconds
Gluttons for Punishment
Paz and Hundo: The Nitty Gritty
Master's Edition: Matt Martinez aka "Mr. Selfie"
Master's Edition: Brian Sharp.a Paragon of Tenacity
Whadaya Mean, 100 Miles? Master's Edition with Seresa Romero
Paz and Hundo Talk Travel
Master's Edition: Coach Basilio Mendoza
The Pandemic Experience: The Race Director's Perspective With Chris McWatters
Returning to the Origins
Music!
Beating the Lady in Blue
Master's Edition: Orlando Montalvo aka "Hundo"
Getting Back Into the Groove
The Long-Game Guy: Master's Edition
Tales From the Tundra
Live, From the Tundra!
Birthday Blues...and Trailwork!
Forcing Accountability aka Signing up for Stupid Things
Master's Edition: Pamela Karr Lockhart
The Single Parent's Dilemma
Bandera: Inside-Out
Getting Off the Struggle Bus
Master's Edition: Gary Trautmann
Master's Edition: Kelly Cunningham
That Volunteer Life
Support, a Semi-Rant and an Update on Training
The Philanthropist: Dickie Longo -- Master's Edition
The Stupidest Planning Ever
Affirmation
Special Episode: Master's Edition with Nancy Marks
My Clara -- This is Heavy and Weepy
Succumbing to the Voices in My Head
Virtually Grounded
Getting it Done, Even if it's Ugly-ish
A Weekend in the Hills With Friends
The Perseverists
A "Real" Race and a Disappointment
Back in the Fold
Getting Stronger on Tired Legs
Ironing Out the Kinks in the Road
Trying to Get That Groove Back -- Kind of Personal.
Master's Edition: Lourdes Gutierrez-Kellam
It Takes a Village
Finally Out of the Closet
Master's Edition: Kimberly Aubuchon
Unsolicited Advice and Other Stories
Happy Anniversary!
Getting Competitive
Adventures and Bummers
Sugar Badger Virtual Half
Streaking! No, Not That Kind
Covid-19 and Protests: The Adventures of Matt Maday and Cassandra Turner
Master's Edition: Interview With Donald Flynn
Normal...sort of
Social Distance Get-Together
Setting Goals in the Midst of a Pandemic
Moving Forward, Bit by Bit
Master's Edition - Interview with Kathy Montalvo
Looking for the Good
Life During COVID-19, episode 1 -- staying motivated
Life During COVID-19
Master's Edition, Episode 2 Lynn Hauka
Turning a Corner
What's in your (drop) bag?
Master's Edition: Interview With Louisa Escamilla
Do Trail Runners Poop in the Woods? And Other Stories
It Might Have Been Rocky (Raccoon) But it Was Smooth Running
The Samaritans
What Do You Call an Impatient Runner?
Group Power
Things Happen for a Reason
Running in Circles at Night
A Few of My Favorite Things
This One is Heavy
Never Underestimate a Race or a Workout
Los Amigos del Valle
Perseverance Pays aka Don't Worry About Your Time (Sorta)
Ten Junk Russian Nesting Dolls
El Course-o Loco
Trail v. Road
Respect the Distance
Do the Hokey Pokey and Turn Yourself Around aka Getting Lost
A Tale of Two 50-Milers
Three Muddy Ultras and an Inspiration
Atonement, Sinatra and Fireball and Other Stories of That Aid Station Life
Not Today, DNF Fairy
Do You Still Have a Little Shuffle Left in You?
The Expensive, the Sodden and the Ugly
The Cheaters
The Mental Sherpa
Vivir con miedo, es como vivir a medias
Redemption After a DNF
Trail Foes and Friends
Runcation in San Saba + Chasing Mental Demons
A Few Things About The Stubborn Tortoise Podcast